“MPD Officer Arrested and Charged for DUI While On Duty”

“At approximately 2:20 a.m. at the 1400 block of 18th Street SE, Metropolitan Police Officer Arthur Thompson was found to be under the influence of alcohol while on duty. He was arrested and charged with DUI.

Officer Thompson’s impairment was discovered by a supervisor who was investigating a citizen complaint involving Officer Thompson. During the investigation, the supervisor detected the odor of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted which confirmed the officer was under the influence.

Officer Thompson has been with the Metropolitan Police Department for four years. At this time, his police powers have been revoked, and the incident is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department Internal Affairs Division.”

I’m curious to know the why this made popville? when most incedents the that occur on that part of town don’t. Either way that guy is fired!

Pleasanter

Possibly because someone who is charged with keeping our city safe was exhibiting dangerous and illegal activity while on the clock?

Anon MPD 8

So does that mean it’s the only time we should care when something like that occurs east of the river? Your right someone of authority engaging in reckless behavior on duty but like I said that individual is as good as gone!

Anon

I really don’t understand why you are surprised. There are plenty of people upset at all of the violence, be it WOTR or EOTR. If you don’t see all the folks upset EOTR, you’re simply not paying attention. Just because they’re not actively posting in this blog doesn’t mean that they aren’t upset and that they’re not demanding change. They most certainly are.

SassyinDC

Thank you; as a Hillcrest resident East of the River(!), I completely agree.